Yamunotri
Source of the Yamuna
Helipad at Kharsali; short trek or palki to the temple.
Important Notice: We do not issue official Kedarnath helicopter tickets. Please book Kedarnath tickets only on heliyatra.irctc.co.in. Any service charge of ours is shown to you in writing before you confirm.
Four Sacred Dhams
Chardham Yatra Packages by Helicopter
Planning the journey to Chardham, the four sacred seats of divinity? The Chardham Yatra covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is a blissful pilgrimage revered by devotees across the country. Helicopter services for Chardham offer a unique travelling experience, flying past snow-capped, majestic Himalayan ranges while saving a great deal of travel time. By choosing the 5N/6D Chardham helicopter package, you can complete the yatra comfortably and explore the calm of the hills from close quarters.
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Gangotri
Origin of the Ganga
Drive-connected sector with scenic Himalayan approach.
Kedarnath
Jyotirlinga of Shiva
Shuttle to Kedarnath on an IRCTC ticket; priority darshan assistance.
Badrinath
Abode of Vishnu
Helipad transfer with comfortable ground support.
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Available Helicopter Packages
05 Nights / 06 Days
Chardham Helicopter Package (private)
Dehradun - Yamunotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Dehradun
On Request
05 Nights / 06 Days
Chardham Fixed Departure by Helicopter
A seat on a scheduled rotation: Sahastradhara - Kharsali - Harsil - Phata - Badrinath - Sahastradhara
On Request
03 Nights / 04 Days
Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter
Dehradun - Kedarnath Ji - Badrinath Ji - Dehradun
On Request
Same Day
Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter, Same Day
Dehradun - Kedarnath Ji - Badrinath Ji - Dehradun in one flying day
On Request
02 Days
Kedar Badri Yatra, Badrinath Overnight
Sahastradhara - Kedarnath Ji - Badrinath Ji (night) - Sahastradhara, private 4-seat helicopter
On Request
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Booking Services
Helicopter booking services for the Chardham Yatra
There are five ways to do the Chardham Yatra by helicopter from Dehradun, and they differ more than the word "package" suggests: who you share the helicopter with, how many Dhams you see, how many nights you spend in the hills and how much you pay up front. This table puts them side by side.
| Option | Dhams and days | Helicopter and group | Baggage | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chardham helicopter package | All four, 05N/06D from Sahastradhara | Private, minimum 06 passengers per departure; hotels, meals and VIP darshan included | 3 kg | Families and groups who want everything arranged |
| Chardham fixed departure | All four, 05N/06D on set dates | A seat on a scheduled rotation, 06-08 passengers per departure, Bell 407 or AS 350 B3 | 5 kg | Couples and small groups; the cheaper way in |
| Do Dham Yatra by helicopter | Kedarnath and Badrinath, 03N/04D | MI-17 from Jolly Grant or single-engine from Sahastradhara; not offered for one person | 3 kg | Seniors, or anyone skipping the Yamunotri climb |
| Do Dham, same day | Kedarnath and Badrinath in one day | Single-engine, minimum 2 passengers | 4 kg | Travellers short of time, with a spare day in Dehradun |
| Kedar Badri, Badrinath overnight | Kedarnath and Badrinath, 02 days | Private Bell 407 or AS 350 B3 for four, priced for the group | As per package | A family of four who want the evening aarti at Badrinath |
How a booking with us runs
- Send your dates, the number of passengers and each passenger's weight through the enquiry form or on +91-9634801801.
- We check availability with permit-holding operators and send a written quote, inclusive of taxes and the State Government royalty, before anything is paid. Our service charges are shown to you in writing.
- Register every pilgrim for the yatra with the Uttarakhand government. It is free, and the helicopter booking does not do it for you.
- Book the Kedarnath shuttle ticket on IRCTC in each pilgrim's name; we help with the booking, and its fare is paid to IRCTC.
- Pay the deposit: 50% for the private Chardham and Do Dham packages with the balance 30 days before departure, or 100% for the fixed departure.
Before you book
- Weights are checked at boarding. Above 75 kg, excess weight is charged per kilogram (INR 2,500 on the Chardham package, INR 2,000 on Do Dham).
- Keep a spare day in Dehradun. Flying depends on weather and air-traffic permissions, and July and August bring many no-fly days.
- May and June, then September and October, are the best months for clear flying.
- Kedarnath is at about 3,580 metres. Older pilgrims should carry a doctor's fitness certificate for high altitude.
- Read the helicopter yatra booking terms for rescheduling and cancellation.
Chardham Yatra itineraries
Chardham Yatra by Helicopter 2026
- Day 01Dehradun Arrival
- Day 02Dehradun To Yamunotri
- Day 03Yamunotri To Gangotri
- Day 04Gangotri To Kedarnath
- Day 05Kedarnath To Badrinath
- Day 06Badrinath To Dehradun (Sahastradhara Helipad)
Chardham Yatra Group / Fixed Departure by Helicopter
- Day 01Arrival at Dehradun airport and transfer to Hotel in Dehradun or Haridwar as per your preferences. O/N stay in Hotel. (This day we are not including your dinner or breakfast).
- Day 02Early morning we need to report at Helipad latest by 07:00 AM. Transfer to Helipad at Sehastradhara and further we will fly to Kharsali Helipad. Meet our assistance and you will get your pony or palaki reserved for onwards trek (05KM) to Yamunotri Dham. Return back late afternoon and have relaxed evening in Kharsali beautiful accommodation arranged there. Night stay in Kharsali.
- Day 03Departure from Kharsali Helipad to Harsil Helipad. O/N stay in Harsil Himalaya Retreat after Darshan Gangotri Ji.
- Day 04Departure from Harsil Helipad to Phata Helipad. O/N stay in Luxury Cottages or Villas after Darshan Kedarnath Ji.
- Day 05Departure from Phata Helipad to Barinath Helipad. O/N stay in Sarovar Portico after Darshan Badrinath Ji.
- Day 06Departure from Barinath Helipad to Sehastradhara Helipad. Final departure.
Why Helicopter
Why book Chardham by helicopter?
Save Days of Travel
Fly past snow-capped Himalayan ranges and skip long, tiring mountain road journeys.
Trusted Operators
Permit-holding helicopters flown by experienced pilots with full ground support.
Priority Darshan
Assistance at temples and helipads so families and seniors travel with ease.
Weather-Smart Planning
Every itinerary is coordinated around weather, helipad movement and safety rules.
Good to Know
Helicopter booking for Chardham Yatra is available from Dehradun and Haridwar. Whether you are planning Chardham Yatra by helicopter from Dehradun or a shorter Do Dham circuit, our team arranges permit-holding operators, priority darshan assistance and comfortable ground support throughout the journey.
Questions
Chardham Yatra by Helicopter, FAQs
How much does the Chardham Yatra by helicopter cost?
The price is on request, for both the 05 Nights / 06 Days Chardham Yatra by Helicopter (minimum 06 passengers, with a choice of hotel category) and the group fixed departure (06-08 passengers on a set date). For either, you get a written quote for your date and group size, inclusive of taxes and the State Government royalty, before anything is paid. The cost depends mainly on the hotel category, the group size and the date.
Where does the Chardham helicopter yatra start from?
Helicopter booking for the Chardham Yatra is available from Dehradun and Haridwar. Flights leave from Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun, and the six-day programmes end back there. On the fixed departure, Day 01 is arrival at Dehradun airport with a night in a hotel in Dehradun or Haridwar.
In what order are the four dhams covered, and where does the helicopter land?
The route is Dehradun, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath and back to Dehradun. On the fixed departure the helicopter lands at Kharsali for Yamunotri, Harsil for Gangotri, Phata for Kedarnath and Badrinath Helipad, flying one sector a day and returning to Sehastradhara Helipad on Day 06.
Is there any walking on a Chardham helicopter yatra?
Yamunotri involves a 5 km trek from Kharsali Helipad, with a pony or palki available. Gangotri is reached by road from Harsil, and Badrinath has car service from the helipad. Kedarnath is reached on the shuttle from the base helipad.
Is the Kedarnath helicopter ticket included in the Chardham package?
No. Official Kedarnath shuttle tickets are sold only by IRCTC on heliyatra.irctc.co.in, and BookHelicopter does not issue them. The Chardham packages include help booking the shuttle ticket on IRCTC, and its fare is paid to IRCTC.
What happens if bad weather stops the Chardham helicopter?
Every itinerary is coordinated around weather, helipad movement and safety rules, and flying on a scheduled date cannot be guaranteed. On the fixed departure, only 01 additional night of waiting is allowed; stay and food for that night are borne by passengers, and the cost of crew and craft by the company.
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